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Turtle figurines found at 15,000-year-old ritual site in northwestern Turkey

Turtle figurines found at 15,000-year-old ritual site in northwestern Turkey

“The artifacts that emerged showed us that this was an important cult and ritual site,” said Prof. Deniz Sarı, who leads excavations in Bilecik.

Neolithic 'amphitheater' uncovered at Karahantepe archaeological site

Neolithic 'amphitheater' uncovered at Karahantepe archaeological site

"The main purpose was to bring people together. This design continued in later eras in the form of amphitheaters and odeons,” said Prof. Karul.

27 November 2025

Bodrum cove designated archeological site, halting yacth harbor expansion plans

Bodrum cove designated archeological site, halting yacth harbor expansion plans

A local environmental group, which has been fighting against the marina project, has welcomed the decision. There is also an ongoing lawsuit against the project.